Centipedes are a myriapod that has attracted attention for its unique physiological structure and ability to survive. However, the appearance of centipedes can also bring some troubles to people's lives. So, what are centipedes most afraid of?And how to effectively drive away centipedes?This article will demystify centipedes for you and let you know how to deal with the troubles caused by centipedes.
1 The natural predator of centipedes.
The natural enemies of centipedes are mainly as follows:
1.Chickens: Chickens are one of the natural enemies of centipedes. Chickens love to peck at centipedes, especially chicks, which are immune to the venom of centipedes and can easily peck at centipedes.
2.Spiders: Spiders are also one of the centipede's natural predators. Some spider species, such as jumping spiders, black widows, etc., prey on centipedes to protect their territory.
3.Ants: Ants also prey on centipedes, especially small ants, and will often attack centipedes in groups, making it impossible for them to escape.
4.Snakes: Some species of snakes, such as pythons, swimming snakes, etc., will eat centipedes as food, so they are also one of the natural enemies of centipedes.
2 Methods of driving away centipedes.
In addition to using centipedes' natural enemies to drive centipedes away, the following methods can also be employed:
1.Clean up the environment: Keep the room dry and clean, and reduce the number of places where centipedes hide. For example, clean up the clutter under the floor and avoid a humid environment.
2.Drug repellent: Use drugs that specifically repel centipedes, such as insect repellents, insecticides, etc. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the method of use and dosage to avoid harm to the human body and pets. Use creeping insecticide powder to control centipedes. Sprinkle creeping insecticide powder in the corner of the wall, by the window and other places, as long as the centipede comes into contact with the powder, it will be slowly poisoned, and some centipedes will also be infected to their companions when they return to the nest, so as to play the role of chain killing. It can not only kill existing centipedes, but also play a preventive role.
3.Plant repellent: Plant some plants that have a repellent effect on centipedes, such as lavender, rosemary, etc. The smell of these plants can repel centipedes.
4.Manual repellent: Use tools such as slender sticks or wires to manually repel centipedes. But you need to pay attention to safety and not to be bitten by centipedes.
In conclusion, understanding the natural enemies of centipedes and how to repel them can help us effectively deal with the distress caused by centipedes. In our daily lives, we can prevent and repel centipedes by cleaning up the environment, using medicines or plants, etc. At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to safety issues to avoid being bitten by centipedes or other injuries.